Bastrop County

August 25, 2025

Executive Summary

The Commissioners Court will consider the approval of the FY 2025-2026 budget, tax rates, and associated public hearings. Other notable items include a public hearing and resolutions related to the Cedar Creek Reserve Public Improvement District, a discussion on cell phones for the Sheriff's office deputies, and multiple land use items including the Hickory Creek Preliminary Plan.

Key Topics

budget land use public improvement districts elections

Constituent Highlights

  • Public hearings will be held regarding the proposed FY25-26 budget and proposed tax rates.
  • The meeting includes the consideration of a resolution supporting local food pantries and declaring September as Hunger Action Month.
  • The meeting will consider multiple land use items, including the Hickory Creek Preliminary Plan.
  • The meeting will include establishing the Central Counting Station for the November 4, 2025, special election.

Official Highlights

  • The Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially approve the FY25-26 budget, including tax rates.
  • Consideration of a resolution related to the Cedar Creek Reserve Public Improvement District (PID) and related professional service agreements.
  • The court will consider a replacement of the phone stipend for Sheriff deputies with County-issued cell phones.
  • The court will address the establishment of a radio group steering committee.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados considerará la aprobación del presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-2026, las tasas impositivas y las audiencias públicas asociadas. Otros elementos notables incluyen una audiencia pública y resoluciones relacionadas con el Distrito de Mejoras Públicas de Cedar Creek Reserve, una discusión sobre teléfonos celulares para los diputados de la oficina del Sheriff y múltiples elementos de uso de la tierra, incluido el Plan Preliminar de Hickory Creek.

Temas Clave

presupuesto uso de la tierra distritos de mejoras públicas elecciones

Puntos Destacados

  • Se llevarán a cabo audiencias públicas con respecto al presupuesto propuesto del año fiscal 25-26 y las tasas impositivas propuestas.
  • La reunión incluye la consideración de una resolución que apoya los bancos de alimentos locales y declara septiembre como el Mes de Acción contra el Hambre.
  • La reunión considerará múltiples elementos de uso de la tierra, incluido el Plan Preliminar de Hickory Creek.
  • La reunión incluirá el establecimiento de la Estación Central de Conteo para la elección especial del 4 de noviembre de 2025.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID Description Cost Impact Tags
8 ▶ Voter Registration Awareness Month notable elections
9 ▶ County-issued cell phones for Sheriff's Office notable personnel public-safety
13 ▶ SWTC Career Tracks Agreement notable health education
14 ▶ Public Hearing: Cedar Creek Reserve PID significant budget land-use
15 ▶ Public Hearing: Proposed FY 25-26 Budget significant budget
16 ▶ Cedar Creek Reserve PID Resolution significant budget land-use
17 ▶ Cedar Creek Reserve PID Services Agreement significant budget land-use
18 ▶ Approve FY 2025-2026 Budget significant budget
19 ▶ Ratify Property Tax increase significant budget
20 ▶ Propose I&S Tax Rate significant budget
21 ▶ Propose Maintenance & Operating Tax Rate significant budget
22 ▶ Propose Farm-to-Market Tax Rate significant budget transportation
23 ▶ Resolution: Food Insecurity & Hunger notable health
27 ▶ Exemption - Pine Valley Estates notable land-use
28 ▶ Hickory Creek Preliminary Plan significant land-use housing
29 ▶ Driveway Removal notable transportation
30 ▶ Public Hearing - Tax Rates significant budget
CA6 ▶ Earhart Estate Subdivision notable land-use
CA8 ▶ Forest Ridge Estates Amending Plat notable land-use
CA17 ▶ Central Counting Station Establishment notable elections
CA18 ▶ Contracts for Election Services notable elections
CA20 ▶ Pine Ridge Farm Amending Plat notable land-use

Routine Items (30 items — click to expand)

Glossary

PID
Public Improvement District — a special district created to provide specific improvements and services within a defined area.
R.O.W.
Right of Way — A strip of land granted for transportation purposes.